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South of the Border—Charlie Parker 100

Charlie Parker was renowned for his love of all types of music. Growing up in Kansas City he was exposed to the great swings sounds of jazz as well as…

Celebrating Charlie Parker Centennial

This weekend, KUVO hosts are celebrating the music of Charlie Parker with hourly selections performed or written by Parker. KUVO and iconic saxophonist-composer Charlie “Yardbird” Parker share the same birthday,…

Bird at 100—The Charlie Parker Centennial

Denver jazz radio station KUVO and iconic saxophonist-composer Charlie “Yardbird” Parker share the same birthday, August 29. This year, KUVO turns 35. Charlie Parker would have been 100. On Friday,…

KUVO's 35th Anniversary Week

We’re celebrating 35 years of broadcasting KUVO JAZZ on August 29. Tune in as we turn this celebration into an on-air party for KUVO and Charlie Parker’s Centennial Celebration: BIRD…

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